About us
Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water and shipping.
As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.
About the Job
As an R&D Development Engineer Valves at Alfa Laval, you will be part of our global valve team, focusing on the development and maintenance of our valve portfolio. You will collaborate closely with colleagues from R&D and other functions worldwide, contributing to both the development of new hygienic valves and the optimization of our existing product range.
In this role, you will:
Collaborate with the valve development team and the broader R&D organization on quality, process improvement, and resource optimization.
Work closely with internal and global stakeholders to maintain a competitive valves portfolio.
Participate in projects from initial concept to product launch, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
Support both development of new products and improvements to existing valves to meet market needs and customer requirements.
Who You Are
You thrive in a dynamic environment with multiple tasks and stakeholders. You are structured, result-oriented, and able to balance independent work with strong teamwork. You have a positive approach to challenges and enjoy working in a large, sometimes complex matrix organization. You communicate clearly and effectively at all levels of the organization and take initiative whenever needed, whether in the lab, on the shop floor, or when engaging with customers.
What You Know
We are looking for a candidate with a strong technical foundation and preferably experience in the hygienic equipment industry:
Mechanical engineering background with at least 5 years of experience in product design or construction, preferably within hygienic equipment.
Skilled in CFD, with a desire to further develop this competence.
Proficient in CAD (NX preferred) and PLM (Siemens NX and TeamCenter preferred)
Knowledge of mechanical design requirements, manufacturing methods, and applications in the hygienic industry.
Excellent communication skills in English and Danish, both oral and written.
Why Join Us
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of cutting-edge hygienic valves in a global company. You will work in a collaborative, innovation-driven environment, helping to shape high-quality products that meet both market and customer needs.
Please submit your application no later than August 31, 2026. We review applications on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible. We may close the job advertisement earlier if we find the right candidate. Applications sent directly via email will not be considered due to GDPR regulations.
We care about diversity, inclusion, and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit to a role. To help us achieve this, we apply Pymetrics assessments. Upon application, you will be invited to play the assessment games and completing them is mandatory.
As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure workplace, we conduct background checks on final candidates for this role.
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Skills Required
- Mechanical engineering background with at least 5 years of experience in product design or construction
- Experience within the hygienic equipment industry
- Skilled in CFD (computational fluid dynamics)
- Proficient in CAD (Siemens NX preferred) and PLM (TeamCenter preferred)
- Knowledge of mechanical design requirements, manufacturing methods, and hygienic industry applications
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Danish
- Experience participating in projects from initial concept to product launch
- Ability to work in lab and shop floor environments and engage with customers; structured and result-oriented work style
Alfa Laval Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Alfa Laval and has not been reviewed or approved by Alfa Laval.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) support is described as generous in U.S. postings, and the retirement plan is a notable strength alongside core coverage.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are core parts of the package, and health insurance is often described positively in U.S. materials.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO and paid holidays are standard, with options like purchasing additional PTO expanding flexibility for some roles.
Alfa Laval Insights
What We Do
Pioneering positive impact! Our pioneering 140-year-old start-up culture is built on the idea that partnership is the key to solving complex problems and unlocking the full potential of resources. So we collaborate closely with our partners, customers, and thought leaders to create game-changing solutions that challenge conventional thinking on quality, efficiency, and innovation. United by a shared commitment to creating positive impact we’re reshaping vital industries, like energy, food, water, and shipping, to optimize efficiency, reduce emissions, and increase yields. Together, we’re building business success, elevating the quality of life across society, and driving progress towards a more sustainable world. Alfa Laval is a leading global provider of first-rate heat transfer, separation, fluid handling products separation, and fluid handling products. With these as its base, Alfa Laval aims to help enhance the productivity and competitiveness of its customers in various industries throughout the world. We define their challenges and deliver sustainable products and solutions that meet their requirements – in energy, the environment, food, and the marine industry. Alfa Laval today has customers in some 100 countries, employs more than 21,300 people, and annual sales were SEK 63.6 billion (5.5 BEUR) in 2023. The company is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. Alfa Laval contributes to 15 of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. Our solutions make a difference in daily life. You can learn more on our website about how our products work, and how they are used in industries worldwide. We welcome your engagement, comments and questions - our guidelines and moderation policy for Alfa Laval channels on social media can be found here: https://www.alfalaval.com/legal/community-guidelines/ Personal data will be handled in accordance with the Alfa Laval Privacy Policy. https://www.alfalaval.com/privacy
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